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29 CFR 1910.268, Telecommunications: 137 OSHA citations, $920,514 in penalties (2022 to 2026)

OSHA issued 137 citations under 29 CFR 1910.268, Telecommunications, to 74 establishments between April 27, 2022 and September 11, 2026, with $1,160,332 in initial penalties and $920,514 in current penalties.

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Standard
29 CFR 1910.268, Telecommunications
Text of the standard
eCFR
Citations
137
Establishments
74
Penalties
$1,160,332 initial, $920,514 current
Citation types
111 serious, 23 other than serious, 2 willful, 1 unclassified

Citations by year issued

Year issuedCitationsCurrent penalties
202212$55,279
202331$309,779
202428$107,042
202528$125,835
202638$322,579

Industries cited most often

States

Largest penalties

Each row links to OSHA's inspection record.

IssuedEstablishmentCityStateCited asTypeInitial penaltyCurrent penaltySource
November 30, 2023MDR Construction, Inc.DelawareAR1910.268(k)(1)Serious$156,259$135,000osha.gov
July 27, 2026Apex Fiber Optics LLCHolmes MillKY1910.268(c)Willful$70,000$70,000osha.gov
July 27, 2026Harlan Community Television IncorporatedHolmes MillKY1910.268(c)Willful$70,000$70,000osha.gov
December 31, 2025J B Nasser IncFront RoyalVA1910.268(b)(7)Serious$16,285$16,285osha.gov
January 7, 2025Massillon Cable TV, Inc.NavarreOH1910.268(b)(7)Serious$16,131$16,131osha.gov
October 17, 2024Charter Communications Inc.East BerneNY1910.268(b)(7)Serious$16,131$16,131osha.gov
October 17, 2024Charter Communications Inc.East BerneNY1910.268(c)Serious$16,131$16,131osha.gov
August 9, 2023Charter Communications, LLCBayardNE1910.268(b)(7)Serious$15,625$15,625osha.gov
November 30, 2023MDR Construction, Inc.DelawareAR1910.268(j)(4)(iv)Other than serious$15,625$15,625osha.gov
November 30, 2023MDR Construction, Inc.DelawareAR1910.268(j)(4)(iv)Other than serious$15,625$15,625osha.gov
January 28, 2026Broadband Telecom Services, Inc.FarmersvilleTX1910.268(d)(1)Other than serious$14,895$14,895osha.gov
January 6, 2026Moldcable, Inc.Liberty HillTX1910.268(b)(7)Serious$14,895$14,895osha.gov
January 6, 2026Moldcable, Inc.Liberty HillTX1910.268(e)Serious$14,895$14,895osha.gov
March 27, 2025Bigham Cable Construction, Inc.AshlandAL1910.268(m)(3)(i)Other than serious$16,550$14,068osha.gov
June 16, 2023Sims Utility Services, LLCPrincetonWV1910.268(i)(1)Serious$15,625$12,000osha.gov
April 30, 2024Bridgepoint Communications Inc.PalestineTX1910.268(b)(7)Other than serious$11,292$11,000osha.gov
April 27, 2022Benfer's Construction LLCDoverPA1910.268(c)Serious$14,502$10,007osha.gov
April 27, 2022Benfer's Construction LLCDoverPA1910.268(j)(4)(iv)Serious$14,502$10,007osha.gov
August 14, 2026Puerto Rico Telephone Company IncPenuelasPR1910.268(g)(1)Serious$16,550$9,930osha.gov
September 11, 2023Lumen TechnologiesOmahaNE1910.268(o)(1)(i)Other than serious$11,162$9,500osha.gov
September 11, 2026A09cs00000srczyaak - Schaal Plumbing, Heating and CoolingKnoxvilleIA1910.268(b)(6)Other than serious$9,384$9,384osha.gov
February 10, 2023Centre Wisp Venture Company, LLCSpring MillsPA1910.268(b)(7)Serious$15,625$9,328osha.gov
February 10, 2023Centre Wisp Venture Company, LLCSpring MillsPA1910.268(c)Serious$15,625$9,328osha.gov
June 27, 2025True North Management Services LLCBurlesonTX1910.268(b)(7)Serious$14,895$8,937osha.gov
October 26, 2022The Southern New England Telephone CompanyBloomfieldCT1910.268(c)Serious$14,502$8,500osha.gov
October 26, 2022The Southern New England Telephone CompanyBloomfieldCT1910.268(n)(11)(iii)Serious$14,502$8,500osha.gov
August 31, 2023CS Contract Solutions LLCShaftsburyVT1910.268(b)(7)Unclassified$14,063$8,435osha.gov
March 26, 2025Thayer Power and Communication Line Construction Co, LLCLucasvilleOH1910.268(n)(3)Serious$16,550$8,275osha.gov
September 15, 2023Tri-State Utility Construction, LLCHaydenAL1910.268(d)(1)Serious$10,938$7,657osha.gov
December 19, 2023Tso IncKillbuckOH1910.268(b)(7)Serious$10,938$7,657osha.gov
December 19, 2023Tso IncKillbuckOH1910.268(e)Serious$10,938$7,657osha.gov
March 6, 2025Midwest Communication Services, Inc.Battle CreekMI1910.268(f)(1)Serious$7,000$7,000osha.gov
March 6, 2025Midwest Communication Services, Inc.Battle CreekMI1910.268(q)(1)(ii)Serious$7,000$7,000osha.gov
March 6, 2025Midwest Communication Services, Inc.Battle CreekMI1910.268(q)(2)(i)Serious$7,000$7,000osha.gov
November 21, 2022A-C Communications CorporationMontpelierKY1910.268(k)(1)Serious$7,000$7,000osha.gov
July 27, 2026Apex Fiber Optics LLCHolmes MillKY1910.268(b)(7)Serious$7,000$7,000osha.gov
July 27, 2026Apex Fiber Optics LLCHolmes MillKY1910.268(c)(2)Serious$7,000$7,000osha.gov
July 27, 2026Apex Fiber Optics LLCHolmes MillKY1910.268(j)(3)Serious$7,000$7,000osha.gov
July 27, 2026Harlan Community Television IncorporatedHolmes MillKY1910.268(b)(7)Serious$7,000$7,000osha.gov
July 27, 2026Harlan Community Television IncorporatedHolmes MillKY1910.268(c)(2)Serious$7,000$7,000osha.gov
July 27, 2026Harlan Community Television IncorporatedHolmes MillKY1910.268(j)(3)Serious$7,000$7,000osha.gov
September 22, 2025Lambert's Cable Splicing Company, LLCWilmingtonDE1910.268(d)(1)Other than serious$9,458$6,621osha.gov
September 11, 2023Lumen TechnologiesOmahaNE1910.268(c)Serious$8,929$6,500osha.gov
August 23, 2022Brandenburg Telephone CompanyBrandenburgKY1910.268(j)(4)(iv)Other than serious$6,300$6,300osha.gov
March 16, 2023Florida High Speed InternetTitusvilleFL1910.268(b)(7)Serious$6,250$6,250osha.gov
January 6, 2025Accurate Probuild Solutions, LLCHumphreyNE1910.268(g)(1)Serious$5,485$5,485osha.gov
January 14, 2026Trace Wireless, LLCTrinityTX1910.268(c)Serious$4,965$4,965osha.gov
January 14, 2026Trace Wireless, LLCTrinityTX1910.268(g)(1)Serious$4,965$4,965osha.gov
July 2, 2026Alvarado Telecom, LLCMenashaWI1910.268(g)(1)Serious$4,965$4,965osha.gov
August 26, 2022Unified Utility Alliance IncWildcatKY1910.268(j)(3)Serious$4,900$4,900osha.gov

Latest citations

IssuedEstablishmentCityStateCited asTypeInitial penaltyCurrent penaltySource
September 11, 2026A09cs00000srczyaak - Schaal Plumbing, Heating and CoolingKnoxvilleIA1910.268(b)(6)Other than serious$9,384$9,384osha.gov
August 27, 2026Acon, LLCKatyTX1910.268(b)(7)Serious$4,965$0osha.gov
August 27, 2026Acon, LLCKatyTX1910.268(c)Serious$4,965$0osha.gov
August 27, 2026Acon, LLCKatyTX1910.268(j)(3)Serious$4,965$0osha.gov
August 14, 2026Puerto Rico Telephone Company IncPenuelasPR1910.268(g)(1)Serious$16,550$9,930osha.gov
July 27, 2026Harlan Community Television IncorporatedHolmes MillKY1910.268(c)Willful$70,000$70,000osha.gov
July 27, 2026Harlan Community Television IncorporatedHolmes MillKY1910.268(b)(7)Serious$7,000$7,000osha.gov
July 27, 2026Harlan Community Television IncorporatedHolmes MillKY1910.268(c)(2)Serious$7,000$7,000osha.gov
July 27, 2026Harlan Community Television IncorporatedHolmes MillKY1910.268(c)(3)Serious$3,500$3,500osha.gov
July 27, 2026Harlan Community Television IncorporatedHolmes MillKY1910.268(d)(1)Serious$3,500$3,500osha.gov
July 27, 2026Harlan Community Television IncorporatedHolmes MillKY1910.268(g)(2)(iv)Serious$3,500$3,500osha.gov
July 27, 2026Harlan Community Television IncorporatedHolmes MillKY1910.268(i)(1)Serious$3,500$3,500osha.gov
July 27, 2026Harlan Community Television IncorporatedHolmes MillKY1910.268(j)(1)(i)Serious$3,500$3,500osha.gov
July 27, 2026Harlan Community Television IncorporatedHolmes MillKY1910.268(j)(3)Serious$7,000$7,000osha.gov
July 27, 2026Apex Fiber Optics LLCHolmes MillKY1910.268(c)Willful$70,000$70,000osha.gov
July 27, 2026Apex Fiber Optics LLCHolmes MillKY1910.268(b)(7)Serious$7,000$7,000osha.gov
July 27, 2026Apex Fiber Optics LLCHolmes MillKY1910.268(c)(2)Serious$7,000$7,000osha.gov
July 27, 2026Apex Fiber Optics LLCHolmes MillKY1910.268(c)(3)Serious$3,500$3,500osha.gov
July 27, 2026Apex Fiber Optics LLCHolmes MillKY1910.268(d)(1)Serious$3,500$3,500osha.gov
July 27, 2026Apex Fiber Optics LLCHolmes MillKY1910.268(g)(2)(iv)Serious$3,500$3,500osha.gov
July 27, 2026Apex Fiber Optics LLCHolmes MillKY1910.268(i)(1)Serious$3,500$3,500osha.gov
July 27, 2026Apex Fiber Optics LLCHolmes MillKY1910.268(j)(1)(i)Serious$3,500$3,500osha.gov
July 27, 2026Apex Fiber Optics LLCHolmes MillKY1910.268(j)(3)Serious$7,000$7,000osha.gov
July 2, 2026Alvarado Telecom, LLCMenashaWI1910.268(g)(1)Serious$4,965$4,965osha.gov
May 15, 2026Cross Communications, LLCLake NebagamonWI1910.268(g)(1)Serious$3,972$3,972osha.gov
May 13, 2026City Communications LLCSan JuanPR1910.268(c)Serious$3,500$3,500osha.gov
May 13, 2026City Communications LLCSan JuanPR1910.268(j)(4)(iv)Serious$2,500$2,500osha.gov
March 18, 2026Thacker Grigsby Telephone Company IncWolverineKY1910.268(b)(6)Serious$4,900$4,900osha.gov
March 17, 2026Alex Tower Xi Inc.,PekinIL1910.268(g)(1)Serious$4,965$3,475osha.gov
March 6, 2026CK Contractors and Development, LLCLebanonVA1910.268(c)Other than serious$0$0osha.gov
January 28, 2026Broadband Telecom Services, Inc.FarmersvilleTX1910.268(d)(1)Other than serious$14,895$14,895osha.gov
January 16, 2026Puerto Rico Telephone Company Inc.CamuyPR1910.268(e)Serious$4,250$2,975osha.gov
January 14, 2026Trace Wireless, LLCTrinityTX1910.268(c)Serious$4,965$4,965osha.gov
January 14, 2026Trace Wireless, LLCTrinityTX1910.268(g)(1)Serious$4,965$4,965osha.gov
January 6, 2026Moldcable, Inc.Liberty HillTX1910.268(b)(7)Serious$14,895$14,895osha.gov
January 6, 2026Moldcable, Inc.Liberty HillTX1910.268(e)Serious$14,895$14,895osha.gov
December 31, 2025J B Nasser IncFront RoyalVA1910.268(b)(7)Serious$16,285$16,285osha.gov
December 31, 2025J B Nasser IncFront RoyalVA1910.268(c)Serious$2,755$2,755osha.gov
December 31, 2025J B Nasser IncFront RoyalVA1910.268(c)(3)Serious$0$0osha.gov
November 18, 2025Bigham Cable Construction, Inc.ReynoldsGA1910.268(c)Other than serious$0$0osha.gov
October 27, 2025Ipmoviles LLCBrightonMI1910.268(b)(7)Serious$2,100$1,470osha.gov
October 27, 2025Ipmoviles LLCBrightonMI1910.268(c)Serious$2,100$1,470osha.gov
October 27, 2025Ipmoviles LLCBrightonMI1910.268(e)Serious$2,800$1,960osha.gov
September 29, 2025Buckley Cable Construction LLCDoverPA1910.268(d)(1)Other than serious$10,214$4,000osha.gov
September 22, 2025Lambert's Cable Splicing Company, LLCWilmingtonDE1910.268(d)(1)Other than serious$9,458$6,621osha.gov
August 14, 2025RB Telecom Services LLCCotton ValleyLA1910.268(g)(1)Serious$4,965$4,500osha.gov
August 6, 2025Western Tel-Com, Inc.LeveringMI1910.268(b)(7)Serious$3,500$1,750osha.gov
July 31, 2025Thacker Grisby Telephone Company IncLigonKY1910.268(c)Serious$4,900$4,900osha.gov
June 27, 2025True North Management Services LLCBurlesonTX1910.268(b)(7)Serious$14,895$8,937osha.gov
June 27, 2025True North Management Services LLCBurlesonTX1910.268(e)Serious$0$0osha.gov
April 29, 2025Treasure Lake LPWickliffeKY1910.268(c)Serious$6,300$0osha.gov
April 29, 2025Treasure Lake LPWickliffeKY1910.268(e)Serious$6,300$0osha.gov
April 29, 2025Treasure Lake LPWickliffeKY1910.268(f)(1)Serious$3,750$0osha.gov
April 29, 2025Treasure Lake LPWickliffeKY1910.268(i)(2)Serious$3,750$0osha.gov
March 27, 2025Bigham Cable Construction, Inc.AshlandAL1910.268(c)Other than serious$16,550$1,500osha.gov
March 27, 2025Bigham Cable Construction, Inc.AshlandAL1910.268(m)(3)(i)Other than serious$16,550$14,068osha.gov
March 26, 2025Thayer Power and Communication Line Construction Co, LLCLucasvilleOH1910.268(n)(3)Serious$16,550$8,275osha.gov
March 6, 2025Midwest Communication Services, Inc.Battle CreekMI1910.268(f)(1)Serious$7,000$7,000osha.gov
March 6, 2025Midwest Communication Services, Inc.Battle CreekMI1910.268(q)(1)(ii)Serious$7,000$7,000osha.gov
March 6, 2025Midwest Communication Services, Inc.Battle CreekMI1910.268(q)(2)(i)Serious$7,000$7,000osha.gov
January 21, 2025Davey Resource Group, Inc.San AntonioTX1910.268(h)Other than serious$9,457$4,729osha.gov
January 7, 2025Massillon Cable TV, Inc.NavarreOH1910.268(b)(7)Serious$16,131$16,131osha.gov
January 7, 2025Massillon Cable TV, Inc.NavarreOH1910.268(j)(3)Serious$0$0osha.gov
January 6, 2025Accurate Probuild Solutions, LLCHumphreyNE1910.268(g)(1)Serious$5,485$5,485osha.gov
December 19, 2024Larry's Detailing & Transportation, LLCSouth BostonVA1910.268(c)Other than serious$0$0osha.gov
October 17, 2024Charter Communications Inc.East BerneNY1910.268(b)(7)Serious$16,131$16,131osha.gov
October 17, 2024Charter Communications Inc.East BerneNY1910.268(c)Serious$16,131$16,131osha.gov
October 7, 2024KBG Aerial LLCFremontMI1910.268(n)(3)Serious$2,100$1,050osha.gov
September 23, 2024Advantage Power SolutionsLebanonVA1910.268(c)Serious$0$0osha.gov
September 23, 2024Advantage Power SolutionsLebanonVA1910.268(i)(1)Other than serious$0$0osha.gov
September 3, 2024Meibaum Landscaping LLCDoverDE1910.268(a)Serious$3,457$3,457osha.gov
August 27, 2024Archer Contracting CompanyTraverse CityMI1910.268(i)(2)Serious$400$200osha.gov
August 27, 2024DM Wireless, LLCManatiPR1910.268(b)(3)Serious$0$0osha.gov
August 27, 2024DM Wireless, LLCManatiPR1910.268(b)(6)Serious$6,300$4,095osha.gov
August 27, 2024DM Wireless, LLCManatiPR1910.268(c)Serious$6,300$4,095osha.gov
August 27, 2024DM Wireless, LLCManatiPR1910.268(e)Serious$6,300$4,095osha.gov
August 27, 2024DM Wireless, LLCManatiPR1910.268(g)(1)Serious$0$0osha.gov
May 15, 2024Ohio Line Construction LLCWest MiltonOH1910.268(b)(7)Serious$6,452$3,000osha.gov
May 15, 2024Ohio Line Construction LLCWest MiltonOH1910.268(e)Serious$6,452$0osha.gov
May 15, 2024Ohio Line Construction LLCWest MiltonOH1910.268(j)(3)Serious$6,452$0osha.gov
May 15, 2024Ohio Line Construction LLCWest MiltonOH1910.268(c)Other than serious$0$0osha.gov
May 14, 2024Coastal Lines, LLCNew CumberlandPA1910.268(n)(7)Serious$4,839$4,839osha.gov
April 30, 2024Bridgepoint Communications Inc.PalestineTX1910.268(c)(3)Serious$0$0osha.gov
April 30, 2024Bridgepoint Communications Inc.PalestineTX1910.268(b)(7)Other than serious$11,292$11,000osha.gov
February 13, 2024Windstream Communications LLCLexingtonKY1910.268(f)(1)Serious$3,750$3,000osha.gov
February 13, 2024Windstream Communications LLCLexingtonKY1910.268(f)(2)Serious$3,750$3,000osha.gov
January 31, 2024Pure Life Cable Solutions L.L.CAhoskieNC1910.268(b)(7)Serious$6,250$4,062osha.gov
January 31, 2024Pure Life Cable Solutions L.L.CAhoskieNC1910.268(f)(1)Serious$4,687$3,047osha.gov
January 16, 2024Comnet LLCMocaPR1910.268(d)(1)Serious$2,100$840osha.gov
December 19, 2023Tso IncKillbuckOH1910.268(b)(7)Serious$10,938$7,657osha.gov
December 19, 2023Tso IncKillbuckOH1910.268(e)Serious$10,938$7,657osha.gov
December 19, 2023Tso IncKillbuckOH1910.268(f)(1)Serious$10,938$0osha.gov
December 8, 2023Logan Communications LLCTazewellTN1910.268(b)(7)Serious$4,000$4,000osha.gov
December 8, 2023Logan Communications LLCTazewellTN1910.268(c)Serious$4,000$4,000osha.gov
November 30, 2023MDR Construction, Inc.DelawareAR1910.268(j)(4)(iv)Other than serious$15,625$15,625osha.gov

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